Industry challenges for producing emergency vaccines in Europe EMA - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Industry challenges for producing emergency vaccines in Europe EMA Lumpy Skin Disease Workshop Alasdair King Director Intergovernmental Veterinary Health

Speed vs Risk

Forecasting • Upscaling of production • Risk management • Matching supply to demand • Improved forecasting - faster delivery 3

Presentations • Impact of vial size • Production volumes • Shipping • Impact of labelling • Variations add time 4

Logistics • Routes • Airlines • Documentation • Cold chain 5

Siting • Currently outside EU • Moving site to EU • Technology transfer • Proof of success • Testing • Other vaccines made outside EU • Is this a priority? 6

Future Requirements • Differentiate between wanted and needed • Key issues • Quality • Safety • Efficacy • Changes risk delays/reduced volumes 7

Summary • Short term vs long term aims • Industry recognises urgency • Response requires co-operation • Improving forecasting critical 8